Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 GMC Acadia has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 50 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V681000 Windshield Not Sealed Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V172000 Transmission Built with Incorrect Sun Gear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V043000 Half-Shaft May Separate from Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V708000 Illegible Tire Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 50 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 50 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 GMC Acadia has had multiple recalls, primarily for powertrain and windshield issues, which impact its dependability. These issues could lead to costly repairs and reduced reliability, justifying a below-average rating for this model.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 20,000–40,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| driveshaft | 20,000–40,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| windshield seal | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake inspection and service
- Fluid level checks and top-offs
- Replace air filters
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Windshield seal leaks
- Transmission slipping
- Driveshaft vibrations
- Unusual tire wear
- Noise during gear shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.